Psalms 112
Summary for Ps 112:1-10: Ps 112 a This psalm reiterates the themes of wisdom and the fear of the Lord (Ps 111 b). The wise have reason to be happy (112:1-5 c) and vigorous (112:6-10 d).Summary for Ps 112:1-5: 112:1-5 e The fear of the Lord leads to a life of wisdom that honors God and blesses the family and community. The godly joyfully imitate God; their obedience is not slavish.
Summary for Ps 112:2-3: 112:2-3 f successful: All will know the children of godly people (see 127:4 g) because the godly leave a legacy for their children (see 1:3 h; cp. Matt 6:20 i).
Summary for Ps 112:4-5: 112:4-5 j The godly imitate God by being generous, compassionate, and righteous (51:1 k; 111:1-10 l; 2 Cor 9:9 m). They lend money to the poor without charging interest (Pss 15:5 n; 112:9 o; Exod 22:25 p).
112:6 q The honesty and compassion of the wise keeps them from stumbling (15:5 r; 37:23-24 s), ensuring that they will be long remembered (Prov 10:7 t).
112:8 u Because the godly joyfully expect God to prevail and rescue them, they face their foes triumphantly (59:10 v; 112:4 w; 118:7 x).
112:9 y Paul quotes this verse in his instructions about generous giving (2 Cor 9:9 z).
112:10 aa The wicked ... grind their teeth in anger out of their bitter envy (35:16 ab; 37:12 ac). The vigor and reputation of the godly cause conflict with those who want them dead.
• The wicked will slink away out of fear and shame.
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